Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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